Thursday, April 4, 2013

Job Posting - Assistant Store Manager

Assistant Store Manager

Fare & Square is based on a
non-profit grocery store model and is in development to open Summer 2013 in
Chester, PA. Fare & Square will give Chester, PA residents the access to
“good food right around the corner” that has not been available to these
resident in a full scale grocery store. Fare & Square will sell nutritious
food staples with a focus on fresh produce, meats, dairy, seafood, and frozen
foods. Fare & Square will help stretch customers dollars so that they get
more for their money.

Position Summary:
The Assistant Store Manager reports to the Store Manager and is responsible for
directing and managing associates and processes to protect company assets,
maintain store conditions, maximize the store’s presentation, and maximize
sales and gross profits. The Assistant Manager is also a leader in
providing an outstanding customer experience, maintaining effective employee
relations, ensuring safety and sanitation standards, maintaining customer
focused merchandising, maintaining the integrity and accuracy of payroll and
other essential record keeping. This position of trust will act as the
manager on duty (MOD) and be a store key-holder.

Collaborates with Store Manager and Department Mangers
to deliver great merchandising that meets the customer needs

Maintain opening and closing procedures

Be alert to temperatures and operating conditions of
refrigerated storage areas and cases and promptly communicate and resolve
any problems

Lead and manage food safety and sanitation standards as
required by law, regulations and policies, and maintain tracking records
accordingly including any changes or recommendations resulting from
inspections or audits

Customer Service

Leads team in providing an excellent customer service
experience; coach and train team on customer service skills

Is a point of escalation for customer concerns

Supervisory Responsibilities

Creates associate scheduling under the direction of the
Store Director

Liaises with Store Manager and Department Managers
about needs for tasks/shifts/scheduling and provides feedback on policies,
procedures, and performance

Responsible for the safety and security of the store
and integrity of the product; ensuring associates address issues
with condition of the area, security of inventory, and execution of
loss prevention programs